MSc Project Management

The MSc Project Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for those looking to build a career in a wide range of industries where strong project management skills are essential. The course teaches both technical knowledge and communication skills, which are important for managing projects successfully.

The MSc Project Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University helps students build the skills they need to work in today’s fast-changing workplaces. Students learn a mix of traditional and modern project management methods, such as Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2. These skills are useful in many industries, including construction, finance, IT, healthcare, and energy.

To complete the full MSc, you will study seven main modules and one optional module. There are also flexible options—students can choose to finish earlier with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management. They can return later to complete the full degree if they wish.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. It began in 1865 with the opening of the Cardiff School of Art and became Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2011.

The university has two main campuses: Llandaff and Cyncoed. It includes several schools, such as the School of Art & Design, the School of Education & Social Policy, the School of Management, the School of Sport & Health Sciences, and the School of Technologies.

Cardiff Metropolitan University has about 12,620 students, including around 2,910 international students. It offers a friendly and welcoming place to study, with support for students from different backgrounds.

Applicants should have at least five years of relevant work experience in a project team role, or a minimum of two years’ experience in programme or portfolio management. If you have significant experience in project, programme, or portfolio environments, you may also be considered. This must be clearly demonstrated through your CV, personal statement, and application form. An interview may be required as part of the admissions process.

Grade Requirements: 

• Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree (classification 2:2 or above)
• Applicants with a Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management with two years of relevant work experience in a project team role will also be considered. 

English Proficiency: 

• Students whose first language isn't English will need to provide evidence of fluency in English. To do this, they must have an IELTS score of 6.0. 
• Equivalent tests are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the MSc Project Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £17,600.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a number of bursary and scholarship schemes to assist students with the cost of studying in the university. The Vice Chancellor Scholarship awards £3,500 to students based on their academic and professional work experience.

An MSc in Project Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University opens doors to various career paths, including roles such as: 

• Project Manager 
• Programme Manager 
• Project Analyst 
• Project Coordinator 
• Chief Operating Officer 
• Scrum Master 

To apply for this course, you have to go through the university’s online application platform. For more enquiries about the admission process, feel free to contact any of our experienced counsellors.